With Us, Not For Us
Nothing about us without us. Nothing about VIPs without me, a VIP.
Liz M cultivates social connections and champions community building. Whether it be to bring awareness, advocate, teach and tutor to foster understanding and sideline myths and stereotypes, Liz M seeks allies and alliances.
Connecting the Dots
Liz M spotlights people, places and causes that would otherwise go unnoticed or be overlooked on her WCCA TV program Connecting the Dots.
Each session in the Connecting the Dots series is thoughtfully tailored to its audience, whether it's medical professionals, legal teams, custodial staff, or executive leadership. Sessions are customized to reflect real-world scenarios relevant to each group, exploring practical questions such as: How can a team member recognize signs of vision loss? What is the appropriate way to address and assist patrons who are visually impaired? When and how should staff offer help to ensure dignity and independence are respected?
Conversations That Matter
Outdoor Recreation
Liz M chats with Paul Jahnige of the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation to explore the topic of accessibility in outdoor spaces, with a focus on creating inclusive environments for individuals with disabilities.
UMass Chan Medical School
Liz M and her guest, Jill Terrien, Associate Dean at UMass Chan Medical School, discuss an activity where ten faculty members wore blindfolds to gain firsthand experience of what it's like to live with blindness.
West Boylston Street
Liz M sits down with Carl Gomes to discuss ways to make the West Boylston Street area more recreationally friendly and accessible for residents.
Click here to find many other informative sessions of Connecting the Dots.
Moving Forward
The audio series ReiMAgine Aging explores innovations that help older adults thrive in Massachusetts by promoting age- and dementia-friendly communities. Robin Lipson, the Deputy Secretary of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, narrates the challenges adults face with transportation and mobility, highlighting the need for community engagement to improve public transit for aging populations.
This episode features VIP Liz M, who adapted to vision loss by moving closer to essential services and engaging with Worcester's Accessibility Advisory Commission. Liz M partnered with an optometry student to create "Walkfit," a program partnering sighted individuals with visually impaired persons, fostering mutual learning and relationship-building. Through practical examples like navigating busy crosswalks, Liz M emphasizes that accessible infrastructure benefits everyone and advocates for slower traffic to improve pedestrian safety and independence.
Listen to the audio player to hear the segment featuring Liz M, or click here for the full episode of Moving Forward.
